J.W. & Hazel Ruby

Walter Scott, Jr.
Beautiful sunsets at The Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia, Scouting's newest national camp and home to the National Jamboree.
Walter Scott, Jr.
The Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia, Scouting's newest national camp and home to the National Jamboree. Scott Summit Center is to the left of center; Camps A and B are in the foreground right side; Camps D, C and E are on the other side of the lake from the Summit Center.
Walter Scott, Jr.
A bird's-eye view of the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia, Scouting's newest national camp and home to the National Jamboree. Camp D is in the foreground.
Walter Scott, Jr.
– The Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia is Scouting's newest national camp and high adventure base. In addition to being the permanent site for the National Jamboree, "SBR" will host the 2019 World Jamboree.

Honoring the visionaries...

J.W. and Hazel Ruby were well connected in Morgantown, West Virginia. They were also strong supporters of the WVU Health­care Systems and the Boy Scouts.

The Hazel Ruby McQuain Charitable Trust donated $10 million to fund the J.W. & Hazel Ruby West Virginia Welcome Center, which tells the story of the Rubys and their philan­thro­py in the state. The Ruby statues will also be placed at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in WV.

Steve Farmer, trustee of the foundation, and his wife Karen were long-time friends and colleagues of the Rubys, who are deceased. The Farmers were invaluable to Tom in creating the Ruby sculptures with personal details, stories and characteristics of both J.W. and Hazel. Steve and his family remain incredible, ‘giving’ people and – like the Rubys – have made a huge difference in West Virginia.

BSA National President Wayne Perry and Steve Farmer, Trustee, at the dedication of the Ruby West Virginia Welcome Center at The Summit; (below) Steve and Karen Farmer with Tom White at the maquette approval.